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Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. — Roald Dahl · Smartyfair

Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.

Roald Dahl1916–1990 · writer · 1900s England & WalesRoald Dahl was a British writer best known for his wildly imaginative children's books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach.1 quote

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If you decide magic is not real, you will never spot any.

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What turned up: The Minpins (1991), Roald Dahl's own children's book. Primary published text.
Sources checked: en.wikiquote.orgChecked using claude-sonnet-5, 21 August 2026Sourced section, cites The Minpins (1991)

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